Just wondering if anyone else has this same problem. We save our receipts to everything and then we check those receipts with our monthly statement to make sure they jive. We've noticed sometimes the fuel charges at truck stops will be off. Usually just a few cents (the last one was 21 cents) in favor of the truck stop. Any of you guys notice the same thing? FYI: We use the truck lanes because the size of our rig.

There was a story many years ago about a 'national' grocery store that was charging 1 penny more at register than actual costs..1 Million pennies equals $10,000 dollars.Pure profit........and they had millions day in/day out Make copy of your fuel receipt and copy of monthly statement.Contact Corporate of that truck stop.....send e-mail with copies attached.Also send same to Attorney Generals Office in state where fuel was purchased.Fraud/theft is highly frowned upon.I also keep/review ALL transaction.......haven't found one off yet. But I still look.

I agree, it sounds like pure fraud. I've never had the amount ultimately charged be different from the receipt. As was said, a penny here and a penny there add up pretty quickly for someplace that does millions of transactions.

.21 is a big diff. in my opinion. Old-B has it. go after them. .21 times 1 million sales....$210,000WOW, and 1 mill sales is not alot for a big truck stop.I am not a receipt checker, but I will be from now on :)

I was told, for whatever it is worth, than sometimes there is a difference on mechanical pumps when read and billed on a digital system.Problem, not that many mechanical pumps out there any more, just some of the old truckstops and mom and pops.

I've never had that happen, but I have been charged for 45 gallons of fuel when my truck only held 39 gallons.

Truck stop diesel receipt wrong too often? | Good Sam Community

27 Replies

marspec
Explorer
Dec 17, 2014
Whenever I have prepaid the pump shuts off at the prepay amount. If I "overguess" I have never been charged more than the pump amount.
holstein13
Explorer
Dec 16, 2014
Caveman Charlie wrote:

It also sounds like something they would charge you to do. With all the little fees, fines, and surcharges a small bill becomes a big one.
Nope, I often get a discount for having auto debit because they save on printing, postage and handling and I help save the earth. Furthermore, they decrease their collection costs. If they ever make a mistake, I could call the bank and reverse it. I've been doing it this way for at least 10 years now and have never missed a payment. Embrace the future.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Dec 16, 2014
If you do it right, there are no "little fees, fines, and surcharges".
Caveman_Charlie
Explorer II
Dec 16, 2014
holstein13 wrote:
fj12ryder wrote:
The monthly statement is what is posted on the CC website so you know how much to pay them that month. You do pay yours every month don't you? :)
Of course not, It's automatically deducted from my account monthly. Who pays bills anymore? :-)

To each his own but, I could never do this. I would quickly loose track of how much money I was spending and end up in debt. I like to see where the money is going.

It also sounds like something they would charge you to do. With all the little fees, fines, and surcharges a small bill becomes a big one.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Dec 16, 2014
You're a more trusting soul than I. I never allow any CC company to deduct any payment without my approval. Just to be on the safe side, anyone can make a mistake.

I've found it's easier to keep your money than to try and get it back. :)
holstein13
Explorer
Dec 16, 2014
fj12ryder wrote:
The monthly statement is what is posted on the CC website so you know how much to pay them that month. You do pay yours every month don't you? :)
Of course not, It's automatically deducted from my account monthly. Who pays bills anymore? :-)
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Dec 16, 2014
The monthly statement is what is posted on the CC website so you know how much to pay them that month. You do pay yours every month don't you? :)
holstein13
Explorer
Dec 15, 2014
What's a monthly statement? Is that one of those black and white paper things my parents used to get in the mail?

Whenever I use my credit card, I get an alert immediately on my cell phone. I can check immediately to see that the amount matches the receipt. Of course it doesn't work on gas charges because they pre-authorize $100 or $125 and then capture the exact amount after they know what you've pumped.

For gas charges, I check online after it's been posted.
FunnyCamper
Explorer II
Dec 15, 2014
LOL, wild. eh, junk happens. ya thought it was a problem but now it isn't. well at least I feel a bit better thinking I am probably not getting ripped off :)
peaches_cream
Explorer
Dec 15, 2014
StephJohn2010 wrote:
Wow folks, take it easy. I already admitted i screwed up. I didnt realize till after i posted that my receipt was a prepay one. Thats all and thanks for your help, as usual. Happy Holidays to you all :)

Alway's remember, once it is posted on the internet, it is there forever. Happy Holiday's to you and yours.